April 17, 2008
USA South Announces Women's Tennis Awards
Freshman Kaitlin Flaherty named Rookie of the Year

FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for women's tennis. Four Monarchs were recognized with head coach Francie Barragan named USA South Coach of the Year.

Senior Tiffany Tucker finished 20-4 in the regular season at number one singles this season and went 8-1 in the USA South. Tucker combined with teammate Jenny Smith to finish 18-3 in doubles. Freshman Kaitlin Flaherty went 17-5 at number two singles this season and 15-5 at doubles. In addition to First Team All-Conference honors, Flaherty was tabbed the USA South Rookie of the Year.

Smith earned Second Team honors while junior Shannon Vivian was a Honorable Mention selection.

The USA South has also recognized an All-Sportsmanship Team including a member from each conference school who has demonstrated integrity and honor during the season. Freshman Kaitlin Flaherty has been chosen to represent Methodist.

The 2008 USA South Women's Tennis All-Conference Teams follow:

Player of the Year
Carrie Pacifico - Greensboro

Rookie of the Year
Kaitlin Flaherty - Methodist

Coach of the Year
Francie Barragan - Methodist

First Team
Kaitlin Flaherty - Methodist
Morgan Martin - Meredith
Carrie Pacifico - Greensboro
Lindsey Pantele - Chris. Newport
Frannie Shivar - Chris. Newport
Tiffany Tucker - Methodist

Second Team
Jaime Galasso - N.C. Wesleyan
Colleen Hightower - Shenandoah
Stefanie Leblang - Chris. Newport
Kathryn Maples - Meredith
Meredith Roberson - Meredith
Jenny Smith - Methodist


Honorable Mention
Brittany Bascope - Shenandoah
Amanda Bitler - Meredith
Lisa Dyke - Chris. Newport
Nicole Koiner - Mary Baldwin
Lauren Marion - Peace
Shannon Vivian - Methodist

All-Sportsmanship Team
Eliisa Alatalo - Averett
Chandler Long - Chris. Newport
Tabitha Brown - Ferrum
Carrie Pacifico - Greensboro
Dasha Caron - Mary Baldwin
Kathryn Maples - Meredith
Kaitlin Flaherty - Methodist
Leila Heinonen - N.C. Wesleyan
Lucy Mauney - Peace
Carolyn Maness - Shenandoah